Lockhart Alabama Map

About Lockhart, Alabama

Lockhart is a locality in Covington County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 359. The population density is 105.4 people per km². Lockhart is located at 31.0105°N, 86.3497°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36442.

Lockhart unfurls its quiet presence amidst the undulating terrain of Covington County, where stands of pine and oak rise from the sandy soil, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze. It lies 21.6 miles north-east of Crestview, FL (from Crestview, FL: bearing 37°T), and is situated 1.3 miles west-north-west of Florala. The air here carries a humid, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the fertile land and the slow, deliberate pulse of life that beats through its thoroughfares. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the dusty shoulders of roads, illuminating the humble, well-kept homes and the occasional weathered barn that dot the landscape. The gentle slope of the land suggests the unseen presence of distant waterways, a promise of coolness and the enduring power of water shaping the very contours of this place. The story of Lockhart is deeply entwined with the timber and agricultural heritage of this corner of Alabama, a legacy evident in the quiet dignity of its people and the enduring connection to the land. For generations, the bounty of the forests and fields has sustained Lockhart, shaping its economy and its character. While larger industries have ebbed and flowed, the fundamental rhythm of planting and harvesting, of the sawmills humming their low, steady song, remains a bedrock of the local way of life. The older buildings, with their sturdy construction and unpretentious facades, seem to absorb the very history of the place, standing as silent witnesses to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Lockhart Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lockhart, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.010458, -86.349669. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lockhart and Covington County.

Detailed location data for Lockhart includes the ZIP code (36455), telephone area code (251), county seat of Covington County (Andalusia), and school district assignment (Covington County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lockhart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.